Luxury • History • Cornwall
Opening 2021
Nestled in the heart of Cornwall you’ll find The Bodmin Jail Hotel – a place that intertwines the history of an 18th century prison with creative, contemporary design to bring you a unique hotel experience. It will not only captivate your imagination but provide you with a luxurious escape from ordinary life.
Once used to house the Crown Jewels in WW1, Bodmin Jail now encapsulates beautifully elegant bedrooms created by combining three cells and their original features. Inside the weathered stone walls, you’ll find free-standing baths, walk-in showers and sumptuous bedding, all designed with comfort and luxury in mind to create the perfect setting for an enchanting escape.
When you step out of your room into the walkways, you’ll be captivated by the glass ceiling that creates a magical central space.
From here, you can easily explore the rugged beauty of Bodmin Moor, wander the sandy beaches of the North and South coastlines, or delve into the delights of Padstow or Fowey.
At our onsite restaurant, you can relish in an old English favourite of Afternoon Tea, enjoy classic British dishes or relax in The Chapel Bar with a glass of Champagne.
After almost 100 years of ruin, the renovated jail invites you to enjoy a stay full of endless possibilities, and our attentive team will be on hand to ensure your stay is everything you expect. The very fabric of our hotel is laced with history, heritage and heartfelt stories. Come and create yours.
Opening MAy 17th 2021
Offers
Bodmin Jail Visitor Attraction Package
Walk through the dark, yet fascinating history of Bodmin Jail, dating back to the 1700s, with tickets for the attraction, accommodation in our supe...
Romance Package
Romance can be found at Bodmin Jail, lock yourself in to a great nights stay, on arrival you will be allocated your 'cell' we mean room, with some...
Eden Project Package
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One of the jewel's in Cornwall's crown. Dreamy golden beaches, calm waters for water-sports and idyllic settings are just half an hour away from The Bodmin Jail Hotel. Whether it’s a day trip or just a quick dip in the sea, the perfect place is just around the corner from the comfort of your room.
At the Bodmin Jail Hotel we’re not only committed to providing you with the best-in-class hospitality service today, but tomorrow as well. We’re opening up a Hospitality Academy to train tourism professionals of the future, where they can get hands-on, professional experience in one of Britain’s best hotels and attractions.
Our central location is perfect for families, friends, solo travellers and romantic getaways.
With all our wonderful county has to offer just a short trip away, the luxurious Bodmin Jail Hotel is the perfect base to explore Cornwall and its surroundings from.
The Jolly Hangman's carefully-curated menu uses only the finest ingredients, sourced from the Cornish Pennisula, to cater for all tastes. Enjoy al fresco dining at its finest in a safe, secure environment.
Tag that special someone who you would love to whisk away for a weekend in one of our Executive Governor’s Rooms. Enjoy the very best Bodmin Jail has to offer kick back and recharge in luxurious surroundings.
There's nothing quite like Spring in Cornwall, and we want you to enjoy everything it has to offer while feeling healthy and happy. So why not enjoy a perfectly pulled pint or speciality coffee in al fresco surroundings within the walls of the historic jail.
Treat yourself. Relax in pure, luxurious comfort in one of our Executive Governor’s Rooms. Designed to the highest standards, these are found on the top floor, away from the hustle and bustle, meaning there’s no better place to recharge your batteries.
Summer is just around the corner, and where else better to spend your well-earned downtime than stunning Cornwall? Be at one with nature, soak up your surroundings and enjoy the best our beautiful county has to offer.
Would it be a holiday without your beloved best friend? Our hotel is dog-friendly, so don't worry about having to find a place for your pooch to stay while you head away!
While you might not be able to celebrate Mother’s Day together right now, that doesn’t mean it’s cancelled! Show her how much she means and treat Mum to a specially curated menu in luxurious surroundings with one of our Chapel Restaurant gift vouchers, redeemable whenever you want.
Nine species of bats had taken up residence in the ruins over the years. Twelve Architects worked with ecologists in the refurbishment of Bodmin Jail to create a bat bungalow where they were safely rehoused.
You will be able to say “I do” at Cornwall’s largest, most-luxurious wedding and events venue, with a capacity of up to 300 guests.
Breath-taking design work means each suite at Bodmin Jail has been made by merging three old cells together, each acting as a king-sized bedroom, an opulent living area and spacious bathroom, as well as a treasure trove of history.
In 2015 a businessman on holiday with his family visited Bodmin Jail on a rainy day and instantly fell in love with the iconic building and infinite depths of heritage hidden lurking within its walls. Six years later, his vision of turning this historical landmark into a world class hotel and tourist attraction has come true.
After being decommissioned and closing its doors in 1927, Bodmin Jail was initially turned into a casino and nightclub, before falling into disrepair. During the 30s and 40s attempts were made to demolish the structure, but the walls were so thick and well built – over one metre in places – that this proved impossible.
Between 1856 and 1861 an entirely new 220-cell jail was built on the site and the original buildings were removed. The new construction adhered to exacting standards laid out by reformers under the reign of Queen Victoria to give it the structure it has today.
While inmate numbers were low for the first two decades, extensions were required as numbers increased, with the final addition coming in 1850.
A ground-breaking milestone of modern design, Bodmin Jail began to form the new ideal for British prisons with individual cells, as well as segregated male and female areas and hot water. Inmates were even paid for carrying out prison work.
Full of intrigue, wonder and mystery, Bodmin Jail was built as part of the 18th century Prison Reform. Over 20,000 tones of local Delank granite and stone from the nearby Coocoo Quarry were used upon its completion under the reign of King George III in 1779.
Did you know: Our town’s name, Bodmin, is derived from the Cornish word ‘Bod-Menegh’, meaning the ‘abode of monks’, referring to the early monastic settlements found in the town dating back to 540AD.